(a) The Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) adopts a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE). The MOU establishes the responsibilities between the two agencies in developing a basic training program in the use of firearms by community supervision officers and parole officers. Section 163.34 of this title (relating to the Carrying of Weapons) governs the use of firearms for community supervision officers.     
      (b) The MOU is required by Texas Occupations Code §1701.257.      
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      (c) A copy of the MOU is filed with the TDCJ Parole Division, 8610 Shoal Creek, Austin, Texas 78758.     
     Source Note:        The provisions of this §159.9 adopted to be effective April 26, 1998, 23 TexReg 4060; amended to be effective December 23, 2008, 33 TexReg 10332; amended to be effective September 14, 2014, 39 TexReg 7179; amended to be effective January 3, 2019, 43 TexReg 8635